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The learning journey
- Authors:
- BROWN Kate, SPRIGGS Len
- Journal article citation:
- Adults Learning, 11(8), April 2000, pp.25-27.
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Adult Continuing Education
The authors report on a university scheme which enables students with disabilities to make informed choices about their future.
Making partnerships work for rehabilitation and employment
- Authors:
- GROVE Bob, LESLIE Iain, SCOTT Rachel
- Publisher:
- Richmond Fellowship Workschemes
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 77p.,list of orgs.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report based on a joint initiative by the Department of Health, Department for Education and Employment, Employment Service, and voluntary organisations to develop inter-agency partnerships and user involvement in rehabilitation, education, training and employment services for disabled people, people with learning difficulties, people with mental health problems, and people with sensory impairments.
Making partnerships work for rehabilitation and employment
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 2p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Letter accompanying a report based on a joint initiative to develop inter-agency partnerships and user involvement in rehabilitation, education, training, and employment services for people with learning difficulties, people with mental health problems, disabled people, and people with sensory impairments.
On small shoulders: learning from the experiences of former carers
- Authors:
- FRANK Jenny, TATUM Chris, TUCKER Chris
- Publisher:
- Children's Society
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 39p.,diags.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Contains accounts by adults, who as children looked after sick or disabled relatives. Missed education, underdeveloped social skills, psychological and physical illness and restricted career opportunities were common experiences. Other issues were lack of support from agencies, and the frequent need of families to hide the true facts from public view. Concludes with recommendations on future policy and practice for service providers.